Baltimore vs. San Francisco [Pictures]

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Yes! The Baltimore Ravens are Super Bowl-bound for the first time in 12 years. And while the next few weeks will be filled with (actual) football-based comparisons between the Ravens and the 49ers, we decided to compare the two cities instead. Because it must be done. By the way, our friends at SFGate have responded with their own comparison gallery. Check it out here. -- Jordan Bartel

Yes! The Baltimore Ravens are Super Bowl-bound for the first time in 12 years. And while the next few weeks will be filled with (actual) football-based comparisons between the Ravens and the 49ers, we decided to compare the two cities instead. Because it must be done. By the way, our friends at SFGate have responded with their own comparison gallery. Check it out here. -- Jordan Bartel (Getty)

Baltimore: "Charm City" is our (and probably your) favorite. Others include "The City That Reads," "Monument City," "The City of Firsts" and "The Greatest City in America." We tend to overlook "Harm City" and "Bodymore."

Baltimore: "Charm City" is our (and probably your) favorite. Others include "The City That Reads," "Monument City," "The City of Firsts" and "The Greatest City in America." We tend to overlook "Harm City" and "Bodymore." (David Hobby/Baltimore Sun)